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Tsunami · HawaiiTsunami waves have reached California and Hawaii several hours after a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia’s Far East. The U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center said Wednesday morning that tsunami waves measuring 1.6 feet above tide level have been observed in Arena Cove in the U.S. state of California.See the Story
Tsunami waves reach California and Hawaii after massive earthquake in Russia
38% Center coverage: 257 sources

Trump Administration · United StatesFor hundreds of civil servants, today marks the end of their work at the U.S. Department of Education, though most haven’t been allowed to work since March when they were placed on leave and later laid off. These employees performed a wide range of jobs, from safeguarding students’ civil rights to helping borrowers navigate a bewildering federal student loan system.Nearly 1,400 department workers are being fired as part of a broad reduction-in-f…See the Story
Today Is the Last Day for Many Education Department Workers. Here’s What They Did
86% Left coverage: 7 sources